US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
The US Justice Department is seeking to lift an injunction that is delaying a ballroom project associated with President Trump, citing a recent shooting incident as a reason for urgent security improvements. The DOJ argues that enhanced security measures are essential for national safety, particularly at the White House. A lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently challenging the project, but the DOJ is requesting its dismissal.
- ▪The Justice Department has filed a request to lift an injunction on Trump's ballroom project.
- ▪A shooting incident outside the White House has highlighted the need for improved security.
- ▪The National Trust for Historic Preservation is challenging the project with an ongoing lawsuit.
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US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shootingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 25, 2026, 09:49 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 09:49 PMMay 25 - The Justice Department has again asked a federal court to lift an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump's ballroom project, saying Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed an urgent need for improved security.The Justice Department, in a five-page court filing on Sunday, said the incident underscores the critical need for "top level, state of the art security at the White House, including the ballroom," adding that it was vital for national security.
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